WV1 1ES is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
Within the WV1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (470 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WV1 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00167325 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WV1 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV1 1ES.
194
30
£ 32,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV1 1ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WV1 1ES — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV1 1ES. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WV1 1ES are high at 470 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Broadmeadow Special School
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Grove Primary Academy
Woden Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
West Park Primary School
Graiseley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- ASANdwich0.9 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Shaz Hot Spot0.5 km
- Thai Star Catering Limited0.4 km
- Wolverhampton Fair Traid0.5 km
- + 85 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Angelic Food0.6 km
- IDEA0.6 km
- Lawton's0.6 km
- M S Poultry (Cabin P)0.6 km
- Phil Lee Butchers (Cabin Q)0.6 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Plough & Harrow0.5 km
- Vaal & Vaal (Bar)0.8 km
- Duke Of York0.1 km
- Golden Silver Suite0.9 km
- Popworld0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Happy Garden1.0 km
- Snappy Tomato Pizza0.5 km
- All Saints Chip Shop0.7 km
- Falafel Hamoodi (Cabin A)0.3 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.3 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Steel Mill Events Ltd0.7 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton0.3 km
- Britannia Hotel0.1 km
- Redwing Lodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton0.4 km
- Coseley5.1 km
- Bilbrook5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Pipers Row (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Station (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV11ES · Data under Open Government Licence